1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme radiator cap

Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add
washer fluid until the tank is full. Brakes
Brake Fluid
When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze
and damage your washer fluid tank and
other parts of the washer system.
Also,
water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only
three-quarters full when it’s very cold. This
allows for expansion, which could damage
the tank
if it is completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your
windshield washer.
It can damage your
washer system and paint.
Yo bur brake master cylinder resep
with DOT-3 brake fluid. fair is here. It is filled
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in
the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake
fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal
brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid
level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid
is
leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have

Vehicle Dimensions Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Wheelbase ............. 107.5” (2730 inm)
Tread Width
Front
................. 59.5”(1512 mm)
Rear .................. 58.0” (1472 mm)
Overall Length Coupe
............... 193.9” (4926 mm)
Sedan ................ 193.7” (492 1 mm)
Overall Width ............ 7 1 .O” ( 1804 mm)
Overall Height
Coupe
................ 53.3” (1 353 mm)
Sedan.. ............... 54.8”(1391 mm)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If
the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Oldsmobile retailer.
Air Cleaner Filter
Battery
All Engines ......................... A1208C
3.1L (Code
M) ...................... 525 CCA
3.4L (Code
X) ...................... 690 CCA
Engine Oil Filter
3.1L (Code M) ........................ PF47
3.4L(CodeX)
......................... PF51
3.1L (Code
M) ..................... CV892C
3.4L (Code X)
.......... : ........... CV895C
All Engines
........................... RC27
3.1L (Code
M) ............... AC. Type 41-940
Gap:
0.060” (1.52 mm)
3.4L (Code X) ................ AC Type 41-919
Gap: 0.045” (1.14
mm)
Length ........................ 20” (510 mm)
Type
...................................p in
PCV Valve
Radiator Cap
Spark Plugs
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
6-70

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap ,and neck. Pressure test cooling
system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control,.Service,
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
.An Emission Control Service.
0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32 O C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, pdlice or
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing.
delivery service.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-25

1 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY.
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect spark plug wires.
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
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1”.

Parking AtNight
..................................... 2-8
Brake
...................................... 2-18
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-39
Lots
........................................ 2-8
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-22
With a Trailer
................................ 4-34
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-25
Passing
.. ..................................... 4- 11
PASS-Key
I1 .................................. 2-8
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-40
Power
Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-40
Antenna Mast Care
............................ 3-28
Antenna Service
.............................. 7-36
DoorLocks
................................... 2-3
OptionFuses
................................ 6-61
Outside Mirror
............................... 2-37
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
..................................... 4-8
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-24
Windows ................................... 2-24
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
................... 1-25
Problems on the Road
............................ '5-1
Publications. Service and Owner .................... 8-9
Radiator
....... .............................. 5- 19
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-24
Radio Reception
................................ 3-26
Radios
........................................ 3-9
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4-15
Reading Lamps
............................ 2-34. 2-35
Rear
Outside Seat Position
..................... 1.27. 1.30
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-34
Seat Passengers
.............................. 1-27
Window Defogger
............................. 3-8
Rearview Mirror. Inside Daymight
................. 2-36
Reclining Front Seatbacks
..................... 1.2. 1-4
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-17
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-70
Remote LockControl
................................. 2-4
Trunk Release
.................................. 2-7
Towing
..................................... 5-.11
Replacement Bulbs
....................................... 6-68
Parts
....................................... 6-70
Wheel
....................................... 6-47
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-51
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-7
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-51
Child
....................................... 1-38
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing
Parts After a Crash ................... 1-51
System Check ................................ 7-37
Reverse, Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-15
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-25
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance, Canadian
..................... 8-5
Rocking
Your Vehicle ........................... 5-34
Rotation, Tires
................................. 6-44
9-7